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Cost of living in Herkimer summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Herkimer. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Herkimer is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Herkimer is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Herkimer is $159,599.
The median income in Herkimer is $48,529.
Herkimer's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Herkimer Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Herkimer | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Herkimer, NY Weather
The average high in Herkimer is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Herkimer |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Herkimer
I have lived in NY 81 years. Our daughter lived in Herkimer for over ten years with good neighbors and no issues. I have never felt afraid there.
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Herkimer Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Herkimer
The current population in Herkimer is 7,566. The population has decreased 5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,566 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 7,335 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 6,858 | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 7,239 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 6,912 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 6,615 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 6,899 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 7,361 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 7,294 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 7,731 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 7,752 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,741 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 7,691 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 7,888 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 7,985 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Herkimer
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Herkimer is:
87.9% White with 6,649 White residents.
2.0% African American with 149 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 131 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 28 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 493 Two Or More residents.
1.5% Hispanic with 116 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Herkimer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Herkimer
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Herkimer is 55.0% female with 4,160 female residents.
Herkimer is 45.0% male with 3,405 male residents.
| Gender | Herkimer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Herkimer for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Herkimer completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Herkimer completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Herkimer completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Herkimer completed some college.
18.0% of adults in Herkimer completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Herkimer completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Herkimer completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Herkimer completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Herkimer completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Herkimer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 18.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Herkimer, New York
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7.7% of households in Herkimer earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Herkimer earn $10,000 to $14,999.
17.7% of households in Herkimer earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Herkimer earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.0% of households in Herkimer earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in Herkimer earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Herkimer earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.9% of households in Herkimer earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Herkimer earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Herkimer earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Herkimer | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
